Shauna Wright
Weekend Box Office – ’21 Jump Street’ Leaps Over the Competition
’21 Jump Street,’ the movie version of the 1980s television show that introduced the world to the phenomenon known as Johnny Depp, opened strong with $35 million to easily take the top spot at the box office this weekend.
You Won’t Believe How Much Food Americans Throw Away Each Month
Pretty much all of us have cleaned out our refrigerators and found a shocking amount of spoiled food — and we aren’t alone. In fact, experts now say 30 to 50 percent of world’s food goes to waste.
CDC Unleashes Disturbing Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign – Is It Too Disturbing? [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has always been against smoking, often using ads and commercials to warn people about the dangers. However, some people think their latest anti-smoking ads may be going a bit too far.
The organization is rolling out a $54 million national media campaign in an effort to prompt smokers to quit and, what some are saying, scare people away from ciga
Will You Be Able to Afford Health Care in 20 Years? — Dollars and Sense
Some doctors have made a scary discovery: by 2035, the average family could face medical costs exceeding their total income.
Bailing on Your Restaurant Reservations Might Have Some Costly Consequences
If you’ve ever made a restaurant reservation and either blown it off or forgotten about it, this might get your attention: some eateries are now charging or publicly shaming people for not showing up.
Man Sues Apple for Siri’s Imperfections
Apple iPhone 4S users know that Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant, can be hit or miss. Sometimes she understands you perfectly and reacts with precision, and other times? Well, not so much.
But a New York man is so upset by Siri’s flaws and foibles that he’s filed a lawsuit against Apple.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Goes Out of Print
I hate to age myself, but I do remember when I was little and having to do reports for school. We had a hand me down set of just a few of the Britannica books, so I would have to choose a topic out of the books we had in hopes of finding a good amount of information available. I was in awe of the kids in school that had the whole set!!
High Gas Prices Mean More Americans Use Public Transportation — Dollars and Sense
While public transportation was the primary way Americans got around in the 1940s, the boom in car ownership eventually meant fewer people on subways and buses.
But thanks to high gas prices and an improving economy, that seems to be changing.
Who Reads More Books – E-Reader Users or Book Owners?
By now you’ve probably seen lots of people toting around e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. They let you carry thousands of books in a slim, lightweight device — but do the people who use them actually read more?
Could You Live on $2 a Day? Lots of Americans Do – Dollars and Sense
There are a lot of celebrities that won’t get out of bed for less than a quarter of a million dollars, but a lot more Americans are surviving on much, much less.
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Holds On to the Top Spot
Once again, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ was the most popular movie at the box office this weekend, bringing in $39.1 million in its second week of release.
Cruise Lines Cut Prices to Attract Skittish Vacationers — Dollars and Sense
Ever wanted to take a cruise? Bargain shoppers might find this to be the perfect time to book a seafaring voyage.